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A growing Knoxville farm offering registered Myotonic fainting goats and lots more. Farm and pet sitting services also available.
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16/11/2024

So.... tired..... and sadly, not done, but pretty close. So much water line planted today from our single hydrant up at the very front of the property out to beyond our chunk of clay that might develop into an actual arena when it grows up. We dropped a new hydrant at the barn, and a second beyond the arena. We still have to actually hook up the water line, and I will have to build something to protect them from rubbing critters, but for now I feel good for how it is. Even if we were able to finish it tomorrow, I am pretty sure we would not be able to physically. We even got the Granny out there working today!

09/11/2024

Five of the ladies welcomed Crook to the herd today. This is Black Walnut Farms Mississippi. I decided Mississippi was too many syllables for a farm name, so we will be calling him Crook. (Get it?... crooked letter crooked letter!)

He is show correct and carries some super nice genetics. I can't wait to see what he will add to our farm.

06/11/2024

I think Rose is enjoying the new pasture a little excessively.

05/11/2024

I could probably make this into one of my "lessons from the farm" rants, but my creative bone is not participating right now.
Cross fencing is expensive, needed, and awesome!! We officially retired our old lady Miss Frizz this year. She is an amazing mom and one of the most gentle, but she is entering her 12th year and has earned some rest. Butters isn't a spring chicken, but she is usually one of our thicker does. This year, she has had more weight fluctuations than normal, so she gets this breeding season off to build back up her figure. Since we don't want them bred, they can't share a fenceline with a buck. They are hanging out the next month in our rifle range field.
Some ladies go to the buck field that also doesn't share a fenceline with another field.
Today I just finished-ish our second big doe pasture so not only do I have another pasture to improve our rotational grazing, but with the breeding herd being in this pasture, it lets the older ladies have access to a much larger area because they don't share fenceline with doe field two..... I now understand that without a visual diagram, this is probably really confusing..... Just know everyone is happy with their current food options and pasture rotation is a huge asset to maintaining a healthy herd and healthy pasture. After many many more thousands of dollars, I will finally have the pasture rotaion set up like I want... then I will probably die the Tuesday after that.

02/11/2024

2024 breeding season has begun. This year's challenge is two fold. #1, we will be giving some ladies to our new unproven buck that is very impatiently waiting for clear paperwork so he can be added to his ladies. #2 is for Ticket to figure out how to knock up the nubians when their legs alone are as tall as all of him. I REALLY don't want a nubian buck so he better figure it out!

28/10/2024

I know. I know... another post about pumpkins! First I was getting rid of them. Now, I want more! This is your yearly reminder that when you are done with your autumn pumpkins, please think about giving them to my farm critters. I would feed a dozen a day if I could because they provide enrichment, nutrition, and also work as a natural dewormer. So please, if you have any unpainted and not rotting pumpkins that you are done with, I would love to take them off your hands instead of them rotting in a landfill.

26/10/2024

I am pet/farm sitting for two different families this weekend. Both locations have a cat that does not understand or allow for anyone to have a personal bubble. Peg is a precious calico that either really wants to be with me or has a sick dream of tripping every human she ever meets. This fellow is Leo. He will touch you one way or another. You are defenseless against it.

25/10/2024

I wish I had a wad like this to send to Fender's Farm, but I am not a good salesman. Alas, Homestead Alliance raised a couple hundred with their event and I am writing them a check for another $800. It is just a drop in the bucket of what they have to rebuild, but at least their pumpkins aren't just rotting in the field.

21/10/2024

Pumpkins!!!! I am counting up the proceeds from pumpkin sells to send a check to Fender's Farm. I would really like to sell another 20 so I can at least hit $1,000 for them. I have several still here on the farm. There are a few available at Seymour Church of Christ during service hours. Even East Tennessee Homestead Alliance still has about 15 left from their event Saturday. Come on guys!!!

21/10/2024

It is nice to be greeted by the critters you are farm sitting before you even make it to the gate.

19/10/2024

For those local that need a little handout, Seymour Church of Christ is hosting LIFT tomorrow morning. My boys will be there helping out, and they are bringing ten of our hurricane pumpkins if anyone wants to swing by and give to those trying to rebuild after Helene.

16/10/2024

Meet Salisbury!!! You may call him Barry if you wish. He is a twin from a farm of an older man that couldn't care for his animals as well as he used to. He hired a guy to watch his stock, but the hired hand was doing the bare minimum. He ignored that the cow was not able to produce enough milk for two. Then, with the stress, this little guy got pink eye that was left untreated for weeks. Thankfully a neighboring farmer noticed and pulled the calf in time to save him. Barry had to be kept away from all the other animals while being treated because pink eye is very contagious. Well, he had his last bottle this morning and joined Tater this afternoon so they both can have a much needed friend. Sadly, the pink eye had a strong hold before he got treatment so we believe he is fully blind in his left eye, but he can still see some in his right. With Tater at his side, he should be just fine.

15/10/2024

Trying something different. Do you wanna donate, but are out of town or don't really need pumpkins? You can still donated a pumpkin to our farm animals, wildlife, or even the zoo! Send your donation and let me know what you want done with your pumpkin, and it shall be! Payment can be sent through Facebook Pay or cashapp.

14/10/2024

Ten more pumpkins left today and ten more ordered for delivery in a few days. Starting to see a dent in the mound

12/10/2024

Only five pumpkins picked up today but they were super excited about it. Eight more loaded in the car to go to worship in the morning.

11/10/2024

Day 1: sold two pumpkins... it was to my mom, but I am still counting it.

Day 2: sold ten pumpkins... technically sold them yesterday but delivered/collected today.

Crossing my fingers for a better turn out tomorrow. I should be here all day from around 8 until sunset.

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